The South Madison Community Event Calendar was created to help keep our small towns strong, even as we grow. The Community Event Calendar is managed by the South Madison Community Foundation as a tool to support nonprofit and community organizations in their efforts to create a more vibrant and connected community.

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Friday Night Frenzy

Pendleton Christian Church 1170 S Pendleton Ave, Pendleton, Indiana

"Friday Night Frenzy" is a night designed specifically for 6th-8th graders. At our upcoming event there will be food, fun and Costume Contest!

We are looking to have the BIGGEST frenzy ever. So, grab your friends and your costume and come join the fun. Whichever grade has the most in attendance wins big that night And the golden bucket! Each Grade will also have a costume contest.

NO bloody or gory costumes please and nothing Inappropriate.
Cost: $20
Drop off: 6pm Pick Up: 12 am (yes midnight)

First Friday – 12th Annual Juried Show

Gallery 119 119 W. State St., Pendleton, Indiana

View the new exhibit and mingle with artists and their supporters each month at Gallery 119.

Holiday Bazaar 2024

Pendleton Heights High School Gym 1 Arabian Drive, Pendleton, Indiana

Vendors gather for the 2024 Holiday Bazaar!

Coats of Caring – Keith Trent

Anderson High School 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, Indiana

The 24th annual Keith Trent's Coats of Caring distribution is scheduled for Saturday, November 2, from 10am-1pm at Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Avenue. Coats of Caring offers a FREE winter coat to Madison County residents who need one. For safety reasons, attendees must remain in their vehicles at all times at this drive-thru event. You must be present at the event to receive a coat.
Sponsored by Dr. James and Betsy Callahan

Artisan Fair

Lapel Lions Club 109 E. Fourth St., Lapel, Indiana

A two-day Artisan Market will be held Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lapel Lions Club, 109 E. Fourth St., Lapel. There will be arts and crafts, handmade goods, wood working, food and more.

Lords of the Dance with guest conductor Todd Craven

Paramount Theatre 1124 Meridian St, Anderson, IN 46016, Anderson, Indiana

Guest Conductor Todd Craven, currently Music Director/Conductor of the NW Florida Symphony Orchestra and Artistic Director of the Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra, conducts an array of dance-inspired music from around the world! Violinist Leila Warren joins the orchestra in the dazzling “Carmen Fantasy for Violin,” and a selection of popular dance-themed works from Hungary to Argentina showcases the immense talent of the Anderson Symphony Orchestra!

1st Sunday Presentation

Madison County Historical Society 15 West 11th Street, Anderson, Indiana

Stephen T. Jackson will present "The Mills & Of Gypsies, Vesuvius, Elephants and Buffalo Bill" a 16 part series based on his book "If the River Could Talk, Stories of the White River in Madison County". This 16 part series is being touted as part of the America 250 Celebration.

Run The Mounds 2024: 5 Mile, 5K Run or Walk

Mounds State Park 4306 Mounds Road, Anderson, IN 46017, Anderson, Indiana

Enjoy a scenic trail run through Mounds State Park, along the river and by the ancient Adena Indian Mounds. You can choose a 5MI run, 5K run, or a 5K walk. A children's fun run will meet at 1:20 PM by the pool house; the fun run will start at 1:30 PM.
Race Entries are capped at a limit to allow for the best race experience. Register now to ensure your place!
Anderson Road Runners and Run the Mounds are proudly sponsored by the Community In Motion program

FAFSA Information Session

Anderson Public Library 111 E. 12th St., Anderson, Indiana

Join us for a chance to learn about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)! Topics covered will be FAFSA basics, what information is needed to fill out the FAFSA, and why filling out the FAFSA is important. Resources will be shared to help students and their families complete the FAFSA.
Our presenter is Elizabeth Moffett, an Outreach Coordinator for the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.

The program is free and open to the public. A library card is never required to visit or attend programs at the library.

Frankton Community Library History Series

Frankton Community Library 102 S. Church Street., Frankton, Indiana

Stephen T. Jackson will present "World War One in Madison County" a 16 part series based on his book "If the River Could Talk, Stories of the White River in Madison County". This 16 part series is being touted as part of the America 250 Celebration.